Real Crime: The REELZ Files

Aileen Wuornos, the infamous serial killer portrayed by Charlize Theron in the movie 'Monster', is the guest on this episode. Topics covered include her troubled childhood, her dual life as a hitchhiking sex worker, and the controversy surrounding her murder trial.

Guest Jodi Arias, a killer who leaves clues that lead homicide detectives down a dark and twisted path of sex, lies, religious faith and ultimately - murder. Topics include a double life and deteriorated relationship, discovery of Travis's dead body, suspicion towards Jodi, investigation and evidence, Travis's behavior and Jodi's claims, and the battle of expert witnesses in the trial.

Two middle school girls obsessed with the fictional character Slender Man attempt to murder their classmate as a sacrifice. The podcast delves into the origins of Slender Man, the planning of the murder, and the legal proceedings that followed. It also explores the impact of the internet and the responsibility of parents in monitoring their children's online activities.

On March 4th 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy was found dead in Durango Mexico, where he was working on what would be his final film, Wagons East. Candy rose to fame in over 40 films including Splash, Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Off-camera, John Candy had battled with his weight throughout his life. But what events unfolded in Mexico that could have contributed to his shocking fatal heart attack at just 43? World renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter will examine Candy’s death certificate, along with first-hand accounts from those closest to him, in order to understand what ultimately caused the death of this Hollywood icon. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Canadian serial killer, alongside her husband Paul Bernardo, drugged, raped and murdered three women, including her own younger sister. While the world watched in shock as her sentencing unfolded, Karla struck a deal claiming that she had been an unwilling accomplice to her husband and walked away a free woman in 2005 after only serving 12 years in prison. In recent years, she was met with protesters trying to prevent her from working in a school. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Navy dropout is the target of a couple’s twisted desire to indulge in a gruesome fantasy. Their behavior is fueled by money, lies and a litany of delusions all resulting in a tragic murder.  New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.  Like what you hear and want more real crime and mystery? Go to reelz.com/get-reelz/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A man becomes so obsessed with the film Queen of the Damned that he murders his friend, eats part of his body, and drinks his blood – thinking that just like in the movie, the gruesome act will help him achieve immortality. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the gentle giant “John Coffey” in the fantasy-drama, The Green Mile, Michael Clarke Duncan found fame at the age of 42. The 6’5” actor went on to star in a string of Hollywood blockbusters but he wasn’t a typical movie star. He was obsessed with working out and eating well so when he suffered a fatal heart attack in 2012, rumors of a conspiracy emerged. Now world-renowned medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter investigates Michael Clarke Duncan’s mysterious death at the age of 54-- just 12 years after he became a Hollywood favorite. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18-year-old Melissa Drexler attended high school in New Jersey where she was impregnated by her boyfriend in 1997. Ignoring her stomach cramps, Drexler arrived at her school’s Prom and gave birth to her son in a bathroom stall. The miraculous moment turned into murder when the teen suffocated the child, wrapping him in a plastic bag and discarding her baby in the trash. Drexler returned to the dance floor as if nothing happened, blaming the blood trail on her period. It's not until janitors discovered the deceased baby in the dumpster that Drexler was finally discovered for the killer she is. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A wealthy gay woman lusts over a young college girl and lavishes her with the finer things in life. The unrequited love leads to excess, drugs, and a twisted love triangle with a man who would do anything for sex and money – which, of course, includes murder.  New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.  Like what you hear and want more real crime and mystery? Go to reelz.com/get-reelz/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.